The Ironman Journey Begins.

I know I know, I haven't been blogging of late. Bo Eng. When you're training for an Ironman, your social life virtually cease to exist. You pour so much of yourself into work, ministry and training. AND... more work, ministry and training..... AND? yesssss, more work, ministry and training. But hey, it's really not all that bad.

There's only 1 month left to my very first Ironman attempt. LANGKAWI MALAYSIA - here I come! The training has picked up pace and I'm into what they call the 'Build' phase of my training where the mileage for each of the three disciplines increases and there is more focus and attention given to speed work and higher intensity workouts. You would think I have stuck diligently to my training program. Well.... honestly, at least I try to... (that's a good way of saying "No la... BUT I also not slacker ok??") Training programs are nice to follow when you don't have to work and when ministry is limited to Sundays. But we live in a real world. You work harder than you think and ministry always challenges you to... well, die to self. Haha =) But hey, no complains here! Life gets more and more exciting and challenging with each passing day. I love it!

You make adjustments, you try and be flexible, you simply MAKE TIME. That's why I see small miracles happening everyday. I'm always thankful how I've made it through each week given my packed-until-cannot-pack schedule. Sometimes it's literally living each day at a time. If you'll like to experience the lifestyle of a consultant/G12 leader/E144 leader/drummer/worship leader/triathlete (and all the other ad-hoc appointements I take on throughout the year), come live with me for a week or two. Oh yes, and bring along your Vitamin Cs. I reckon you'll need them. Bring along some concealer too to remove the nasty eye bags you'll get. Don't say I didn't warn you!

Well, well, sigh... don't we all want to live a supernatural life someday? We all do, and we must! B'cos we serve a God who specialises in moving in the realm of the supernatural! In Him we live, and move, and have our being.

So the ironman journey begins. I'm starting to realise it's not so much what happens on race day itself, but more the journey leading up to race day. The acculumation of weeks and months of sacrifice, pain and hardwork. The ups and downs, the victories and setbacks, the digging in to find the inner strength to persevere, the laying down of your rights and walking the path of the cross. If one stays on course and finish strong, I think that would qualify him/her the title of an Ironman.

The Ironman is not about me. It's not about attaining a title that gives you great respect. It's a goal far bigger than myself. It's about knowing His character, it's about servanthood, it's about leading by example and inspiring others to fulfill their God-given dreams. So join me in the last month of my journey. I shall attempt to be regular with my blogging and updates. As for now, I'm off to hit the pool for a 4,000m swim.

This week training log:
22nd Jan - 25km run (70% effort. 75mins)
24th Jan - 75mins cycle (70% effort)

*splash*


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